Nerf Longshot vs. Longstrike

The two Nerf sniper style blasters- the Longshot and the Longstrike are still battling it out, long after the Longshot has been discontinued.  Bothe of them are epic, but which one will win? To find out, we have devised a a multi-round competition. Let the games begin!

Round 1- Range:

Both of these blasters have good ranges, but one is the clear winner. Without being too technical, the Longshot uses the direct plunger system to deliver air to your dart and propel it out of the barrel. This is the most effective way to utilise the air that is created in the action of the plunger. The Longstrike on the other hand is of the reverse-plunger variety, which has a system where the plunger rod is actually a piece of the plunger casing and the plunger itself has a spring other the top of it. Put simply, the Longshot is much more efficient at delivering air to your dart, making it shot much better ranges in stock form.

Round 2- Feel:

These two blasters both have a similar design, but once again, one of these blasters has to be put in the lead. The Longshot may have the cool little bi-pod that folds down, but the Longstrike has a very comfortable shoulder stock that you can really use. I prefer the swept back handle design of the Longstrike, as it really adds to the sniper rifle feel. Despite it all being a matter of personal preference, I have to say the Longstrike is more comfortable.

Round 3- Looks:

The looks of each blaster are very distinct and you either love them or hate them. The Longshot is very bulky, while the Longstrike is slim and streamlined. If you are going for the sniper rifle feel and look, go for the Longstrike. If you want a big bulky blaster which looks great with the bi-pod down, then go for the Longshot.   I declare this round a tie.

Round 4- Modifications:

If you're a hardcore modifier, you will already know that the Longshot is far superior in mod-ability. As described above, the reverse plunger system is very limited in the mods that you can do to it. Basic AR removal would be one of the main mods. The direct plunger set-up, is much easier to mod, and you can do so much more to it. The best range I have heard of for a reverse plunger blaster is around 60 feet- and that's exceptional. With some good mods, even a lightly modded Longshot can hit that, and they commonly hit around 100 feet + .

Finally, the scores say that the Longshot is the better blaster of the two. It has better range and mod-ability and in my opinion, packs a better punch. To be fair to the Longstrike though, the Longshot is rarely found in stores, while the Longstrike is far more available. In years to come, the Longshot will be obsolete. But here and now, the Longshot is the superior blaster, without a doubt.